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Transcript of Siren's Song summer 2012
Sumer Siren Song Page 1
Sumer Siren Song Page 2
Summer Siren Song
Table of Contents
Cover at by Mike Pozar
Page 2 – Table of contents
Page 3 – Baronial Missive
Page 5 – Arianna of Illiton
Page 6 – Bardic Arts
Page 7 – Illiton Officers
Page 10 – Guild Officers
Page 11 – Mike Pozar’s Leather Corner
Page 14 - Gleanings from my travels written by Maria Teresa
Upcoming events:
Fields of Cloth and Gold - September 14th
– 16th
2012, Friday 5pm to Sunday
11 am at Camp Wakonda: 620 Boy Scout Road, Chillicothe, Il.
For more information see the Illiton website: www.Illiton.org
For Siren Song submissions please contact the Chronicler Muriel Zimmermannin
or contact at [email protected].
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Unto the good Populace of Illiton, Athelington, and Lochmorrow,
From Their Excellencies, Wilhelm and Alzbeta,
Summer is upon us, and our warriors prepare for conflict on the fields of Pennsic. Whether on
the tournament field or the battlefield, whether an armored combatant, fencer or youth
combatant, it is the hope and expectation of Her Excellency and I that you will comport
yourselves with the chivalry, fairness and grace that Illiton’s warriors have come to be known. It
is oft easy to forget, in the heat of a moment, that we are continually under observation. Perhaps
a Knight is considering you as a student, or a lady (or lord) of the court is considering you as a
champion. Our actions reflect on the sort of people we are, and as we know Illiton’s Populace to
be of the highest caliber, as Baron and Baroness we expect the actions of Illiton’s warriors to
reflect that excellence.
The embodiments of that excellence, our Baronial Champions, have recently been tested on the
very lawns of the Baronial Manse. Nearly threescore of our Populace gathered to vie for the titles
of Baronial Champion, and there were many challenges, all well-contested. We congratulate
Nessa, our Archery Champion; Baron Gareth Thorne, our Thrown Weapons Champion; Master
John Inchingham, our Rapier Champion; and Sir Ix, our Armored Combat Champion. We thank
our retiring Champions for their service and the examples they have set during their term, and we
ask you all to observe and report to us on the comportment of Illiton’s newest Champions.
Though the conditions in drear Mundania may not have noticeably improved, we hope that we
may see our Populace in attendance of events at home and abroad. On the calendar are Fields of
Cloth and Gold (for which pre-registration will soon be open), All Hallows Revel, and perhaps
more events presented by our Barony. Beyond our borders looms Pennsic and many other events
both near and far. TRM Savaric and Julianna sitting the Dragon Throne engenders the possibility
that Illiton may host Royalty at one of our upcoming events, or our Populace may travel to
Midlands events and attend Royal Courts. We encourage our Populace to adhere to the adage
“work at home, play abroad” that we may show the Crown the shining jewel that is our Barony,
but we continually note with pride that this Barony’s service to the Crown and the Society is not
limited to our borders.
We continue to urge people to assist our Officers and guild heads with their burdens, and to
consider assuming Offices or guild leadership themselves as terms conclude. Assist our Cantons
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of Lochmorrow and Athelington as they strive to grow and prosper, for their health and success
is ours. Illiton can only grow and thrive if members of the Populace step forward to learn and
shoulder the responsibilities necessary to the continuation of this group. At present, we have too
few people wearing too many hats, and its past time that the perennial workhorses of this Barony
be allowed to set aside their yokes for a while. Rotation of responsibility is a key element to the
health of any group.
We continue to ask that if you notice someone whose efforts or attitudes improve the SCA as a
whole and Illiton in specific, making this a more enjoyable place to play, we wish to hear of it so
that we can communicate to Their Majesties the wonderful works of our people. We would also
encourage you to put in recommendations yourselves through the online recommendation site at
www.midrealm.org. The number of recommendations received is often as important as the
quality of the recommendations, so if you feel someone is deserving of recognition, let us know
who and why, and submit a recommendation of your own that we can echo.
Our people in Illiton, Athelington and Lochmorrow should be commended for their tireless
efforts and selfless service to this Dream we all embrace.
Yours in Service,
Baron Wilhelm and Baronowa Alzbeta
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This is the Sumer 2012, issue of the Siren’s Song, a publication of Illiton of the Society for
Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). Siren’s Song is available from Laura Nickels,1228
South 6th
, Street, Pekin, IL, 61554. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not
delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright © 2012 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For
information on reprinting photographs, articles, or artwork from this publication, please contact
the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect
the legal rights of our contributors.
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Arianna of Illiton
Kali Dietz
My name is Kali Dietz and I am 27
years old. I am an Assistant Lab
Chemist and in charge of Logistics for
Emerald Performance Materials in
Henry, IL. I live in East Peoria with
my husband Percy and our two cats
Bella and Freddie. My hobbies
include scuba diving, cross stitching,
scrapbooking, and card making. I am
just now getting into sewing garb.
I have been participating in SCA
events since 2004, starting like most
people with Jubilee Olde English
Faire. Most people in the SCA know
me as Arianna of Illiton but I do not
actually have a persona or device yet.
I am currently thinking about a
Scottish persona, but I'm not sure yet.
I am fortunate enough to have
received a Order of the Lady of the
Lake and a hippocampus from Illiton.
I have also been lucky enough to
receive an Award of Arms and a
Purple Fret from the Society. I am
currently the Exchequer for the
Barony and enjoy it, but I like to
spend most of the events I attend
behind the scenes in the kitchen or
helping at Troll.
Some other things that might be
interesting about me are that I was
going to be a marine biologist
specializing in sharks before I became
a chemist and that I am an avid
Dungeons and Dragons gamer.
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Bardic arts guild
By Lord Siegfried berg
MKA Kevin Burge
The bardic arts are comprised of any
sort of performance art for the
entertainment of others. This could
include singing, playing an
instrument, theatrical performance,
storytelling, dancing to entertain
others, sleight of hand and juggling. If
you are skilled or interested in any of
these activities I would encourage you
to research period ways of performing
your particular art, and to perform at
events, either at feast or bardic circles.
As the guild head I would be happy to
guide you to sources for period
research or finding others who share a
passion for your particular talent. I
can be contacted at scasigfrd@yahoo
or by phone at 309-634-5281
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The Barony of Illiton Officers
Baron Baronowa
Wilhelm Mihallik Alzbeta Mihallik
m/k/a: Michael Mihallik m/k/a: Stacey Mihallik
300 E. Virginia Ave. 300 E. Virginia Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603 Peoria, IL 61603
PH# 309-681-1109 PH# 309-681-1109
[email protected] [email protected]
Seneschal Exchequer
Elayne Thorne Arianna of Illiton
m/k/a: Elaine Hecathorne M/k/a: Kali Dietz
1260 N Carefree Dr. 227 Avondale
East Peoria, IL 61611 East Peoria, IL 61611
309-361-0006 309-694-6292
[email protected] [email protected]
Chatelaine Knights Marshal
Lady Esmerelda Carecena Lord Anselm Mareschal
m/k/a: Cathy Leitner m/k/a: Kenneth Mounts
8327 N Knoxville Ave #109 1309 Fenley Ave
Peoria, IL 61615 Pekin, IL 61554
309-648-8073 (309) 202-4400
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Pursuivant Minister of Arts & Science
Alzbeta Mihallik Micheaela de Romney
m/k/a: Stacey Mihallik m/k/a: Nancy Cox
300 E. Virginia Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603 Marquette Heights, IL 61554
PH# 309-681-1109 (309)-382-3307
[email protected] [email protected]
Chronicler Web Minister
Muriel Zimmermannin Allison Renee of Roseholm
m/k/a: Laura Nickels m/k/a: Sarah Rosecrans
1228 South 6th St 605 Franklin Ave
Pekin, IL 6154 Bartonville, IL 61607
309-360-2233 (only after 3pm please) 309-370-2828
[email protected] [email protected]
Minister of Youth Co-Chamberlain
Angela Kell Eoin atta Keld
m/k/a: Angela Kell m/k/a: John Kell
318 W. Clinton 318 W. Clinton
Brimfield, IL 61517 Brimfield, IL 61517
309-446-9697 309-446-9697
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Co-Chamberlain Secretary
Gunther von Stein Allison Renee of Roseholm
m/k/a: Mike (Rocky) Crowley m/k/a: Sarah Rosecrans
118 Gottlieb Ct 605 Franklin Ave
Creve Coeur, IL 61610 Bartonville, IL 61607
309-694-5677 309-370-2828
[email protected] [email protected]
Historian Chirurgeon
Lady Fuyutsukime Hattori Gillian Eleanor of Roseholm
m/k/a: Jamie Shirley m/k/a: Jana Behm
308 Corona Dr. 605 Franklin Ave
Peoria, IL 61604 Bartonville, Il 61607
309-219-5431 309-361-8875
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The Barony of Illiton Guilds
Fencing -- Jamie Shirley Fighting -- Kenneth Mounts
Phone 309-219-5431 Phone 309-202-4400
[email protected] [email protected]
Scribal Arts -- Wilhelm Mihalik Sewing -- Nancy Cox
Phone 309-681-1109 Phone 309-382-3307
[email protected] [email protected]
Thrown Weapons -- Gary Hecathorn Cooking -- Nancy Cox
Phone 309-361-1400 Phone 309-202-0850
[email protected] [email protected]
Sewing Guild -- Nancy Cox Archery -- Gary & Elaine
Hecathorn
Phone 309-382-3307 Phone 309-678-9361
[email protected] [email protected]
Armouring -- Kenneth Mounts Bardic Arts -- Kevin Burge
Phone 309-202-4400 Phone 309-713-2033
[email protected] [email protected]
Brewing & Vinting – Mid Eastern Dance -- Sherri Kell
Sidi Hacmin ben Yosef Phone 309-446-9697
Phone 309-382-3307 (meets Tuesdays nights at 7pm)
(Same location as fighters practice)
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Mike Pozar’s Leather Corner
Hand Stitching Leather
Thread
Use only 3 or 4 ply waxed linen thread. Polyester thread will eventually cut
into the leather. Use beeswax to lubricate the thread. This makes it easier to pull
the thread through the leather, as well as helping to seal the sewing holes. There
are threads available commercially in white, black, brown, and natural. Unwaxed
thread may be dyed any color that you wish before waxing.
Hand Stitching is the best for sewing leather. It provides a locking stitch, and
you can control how snug the thread will be.
Threading the needle: This will be your primary sewing technique. Almost every
project will use it. Spend some time learning how it is done. With practice you will
be almost as fast as a machine, Use 2 needles, one at each end of the thread. Pull
the end of the thread though the eye of the needle (1). Pierce the thread with the
point of the needle (2). Push the thread up onto the eye of the needle. Pull the
thread past the eye. Bring the needle to the end of the thread (3). Twist the strands
together to lock in place (4). Repeat for the second needle.
Saddle Stitching: Push a needle through the first sewing hole. Pull the thread
through the hole to the center of the thread. Push needle through the front side of
the leather. Push the second needle through the same hole and pull tight (2). Take
care not to pierce the first thread with the second needle. Push needle through the
third hole from the front, Push the second needle through the third hole from the
back, Pull tight. (3). Continue to end of project. To finish Back stitch 3 or 4
stitching holes. Cut Thread off even with leather (6).
The Running Stitch: I very seldom use the Whip Stitch. Every once in a while,
however, it will come in handy. Pierce the first hole with the needle front the
front. Leave about ¾” of thread sticking out the back. Pierce the second hole with
the needle from behind. Pull snug. Be careful not to pull the first thread through.
Pierce the third hole with the needle from the front. Pull tight, Pierce the fourth
hole from the back. Pull tight. Continue to the end of the project. Back stitch to
finish project. Cut threads even with leather. This is best used on projects where
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you sew completely around the project; otherwise it is very difficult to lock the
first stitch in place.
Whip Stitch: Use this stitch for small projects that don’t need the security of saddle
stitching. Pierce the first hole with the needle from the front. Stick about ½” of the
thread between the layers of leather. Bring the thread around the edges of the
project and pierce the second hole with the needle from the front. Pull tight. Bring
the thread around the edge of the project and pierce the third hole from the front.
Pull tight. Continue to the end of the project. Sew over the first and second holes.
Cut thread even with the leather.
Butt Stitch: This is used to join 2 pieces of leather evenly. I use it exclusively to
make round containers. You will need curved needles for this stitch, as well as a
curved awl. Align the pieces of leather. Pierce the first hole with the curve awl.
Push the awl through both pieced of leather, exiting directly across from the first
hole. Piece the first hole with the needle. Guide it through the awl hole and exit
through the second hole in the second piece of leather. Pull the thread through to
the center. Pierce the second hole on the first piece of leather with the curved awl.
Push it through until it exits directly across from the entrance point in the second
piece of leather. Guide the first needle through the second set of holes, exiting in
the second piece of leather. Guide the second needle through the hole in the second
piece of leather exiting in the first piece of leather, Pull tight. Continue sewing
until the end of the project. Back stitch to finish sewing, Cut threads off evenly
with the leather.
Overcast Stitch: This is great for joining two light weight piece of leather together,
such as deer skin. Use two needles for this stitch. Pierce sewing hole on the two
edges of the leathers to be joined. Pierce the first hole in the first piece of leather
with a needle from the front. Pierce the first hole in the second piece of leather
with the first needle from the front. Pull the thread through until it reaches the
center. Pull tight. Pierce the second hole in the first piece of leather from the back,
Pierce the second hole in the second piece of leather from the back. Pull tight.
Continue sewing until end of project. To finish, back stitch 2 or 3 holes. Cut thread
off even with leather.
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Lacing
For most Projects, sewing is the way to go. However, if you would like a most
interesting look to your finished project, lacing might be OK. Use either the
Running Stitch, or the Whip Stitch. If you are worried about security, sew the
project.
Whip Stitch: Start in between the layers of leather. Leave about ½” of lace at the
end. Bring the lace around the edge of the project. Pierce the first hole again. Pull
the lace through the project. Pull tight. This locks the stitch in place. Bring the lace
around the edge of the project and through the second hole. Pull tight. Continue
through the third hole. Pull Tight. Continue to end of project. To finish bring the
lace through the last hole. Bring it up between the layers of leather/ Pull tight. Cut
of the lace even with the leather.
Running Stitch: Begin between the layers of leather. Leave about ¾” of lace
inside. Pierce the end of the lace with a sharp knife. Bring the lace around the edge
of the project. Pierce the first hole in the second piece of leather. Guide the lace
through the hole in the end of the lace. Bring the lace through the first hole in the
first piece of leather. Pull Tight. Bring the lace through the second hole from the
front. Draw the lace through the hole and pull tight. Bring the lace through the
third hole from the back. Pull Tight. Continue to the end of the project. To finish
lace to the last hole, leave a large loop in the lace in the next to last hole. Push the
lace through the last hole. Bring it up between the layers of leather. Pull the loose
loop tight. Tack any slack out of the ending laces. Cut off even with the leather.
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Gleanings from my travels
By Maria Teresa
Did you know that Germany is the cheapest place in Europe to buy beer? There are over 1,500
different brands and types of beer available in Germany, many being made at Monasteries by
monks and friars. They are frequently served with all sorts of local sausages, too. Every region
has its specialty and one can quickly overload on the 'tube steaks' and foaming brews. Germans
like beer so much that they even have an expression with it: Das is nicht mein Bier, meaning 'that
is none of my business!' The German Beer Purity Law created in 1516 ensures quality and high
standards. And, FYI, the average German consumes 245 pints of beer per year!!
Currywurst (curry sausage) is a fast-food dish of German origin consisting of hot pork sausage
cut into slices and served in a ketchup-based sauce seasoned with curry and other spices. It is an
icon of German popular culture, and it estimated 800 million servings are sold in Germany each
year. And, to top it off, there are more than 1500 different varieties of sausage nationwide (a
different one for every type of beer). I read that Richard the Lionheart, while in the Holy Land,
noticed that the men from the Austrian area didn't suffer as many ailments as other soldiers,
which he attributed to the consumption of sausages, so when they withdrew from the crusades,
Richard told his men to get as many sausages as they could from the departing soldiers.
A popular pastry, known as the stollen, is a cake-like yeast bread that has candied fruit, currents,
orange and lemon zest, spice and cardamom for flavoring. The most common one is the
Dresdener Stollen. Stollen is mentioned for the first time in 1474 in the accounts of the Christian
Hospital of St. Bartholomew in Dresden, where it is referred to as a cake for the fasting period,
consisting of only flour, oats and water, as required by Church doctrine. A golden seal is
awarded by the Dresdner Stollen Schutzverband e.V (Dresdner Stollen Protection Association)
to distinguish true authentic handmade Dresden Stollen from other types of stollen.
Sauerkraut or sour cabbage is made from the crisp center of leaves of cabbages, which are
shredded, salted and cured for several weeks in huge wooden or concrete vats. It is thought of as
a German invention but Chinese laborers building the Great Wall of China over 2,000 years ago
ate it as standard fare! Most likely Gengis Kahn brought it to Europe 1000 years later after
plundering China. The Dutch, who were great sea-fearing traders, used sauerkraut on their ships
as it does not need refrigeration and helped prevent scurvy.